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rentz wrote:if i remember right, the lower end STI was actually made by armscor (to sti specs) and assembled by STI

Yes, Armscor provided the frame & slide for the Spartan.

The Annoyed Man wrote:

Pawpaw wrote:

The Annoyed Man wrote:

Pawpaw wrote:In your price range, don't overlook Rock Island Armory pistols, imported from the Philippines by Armscor.

They're very well made and include a lifetime warranty.

Do they still use odd-sized front-sight dovetails?

That I do not know. Mine have staked front sights. On the compact, I had the sights replaced with Trijicon night sights. Easy as can be. (Of course, I had someone else do the work for me.

I just remember AndyC having the devil's own time to try and get a new front sight to fit the dovetail on his RIA. I believe he was ultimately successful, but it was more involved than just a casual sight swap.

I remember. Advanced Tactical (where RIA firearms go for warranty work) now sells the tactical sights. Judging by the prices, I'm sure they're not night sights.

https://advancedtactical.com/products/p ... 11-sights/

EDIT: I take that back. The site says they ARE night sights.

The Annoyed Man wrote:

Pawpaw wrote:In your price range, don't overlook Rock Island Armory pistols, imported from the Philippines by Armscor.

They're very well made and include a lifetime warranty.

Do they still use odd-sized front-sight dovetails?

That I do not know. Mine have staked front sights. On the compact, I had the sights replaced with Trijicon night sights. Easy as can be. (Of course, I had someone else do the work for me. )

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/35757 ... tium-green

In your price range, don't overlook Rock Island Armory pistols, imported from the Philippines by Armscor.

They're very well made and include a lifetime warranty.